Bridge Design Intern - Infrastructure (Summer 2027)

Primary Location: United States | SC | Columbia • Posted: 12/10/2026 08:10:41

About the role

Stantec is seeking a Bridge Design Intern to join the growing Columbia, SC design team. The intern will work individually on smaller projects and as a team member on larger projects under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer, leveraging career experiences to develop as a designer and future engineer while assisting in the growth of Stantec’s Bridge Group.

Responsibilities

• Preparing structural design calculations, plans and contract documents in accordance with applicable design and agency standards (i.e. AASHTO, ACI, AISC, SCDOT, etc.)
• Development of bridge plans using Bentley MicroStation
• Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/designer, including bridge inspections
• Performs basic calculations to analyze and design structural components using industry standard software
• Assist with engineering duties on projects of various complexity
• Assist with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions
• Assist in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices

Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, particularly related to structure design and analysis
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn CAD
• Ability to cooperate with team members to deliver products to clients

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering
• Co-op / Internship experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to work within an office environment
• Ability to perform field work, which may include exposure to elements including inclement weather

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays each calendar year
• Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave (in accordance with state and local law)
• For temporary/casual employees: access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave per state/local law

Schedule

Full time